Meaning
call
- summons
In a sentence
Ho perso la tua chiamata ieri sera.
I missed your call last night.
Hai ricevuto una chiamata dal medico?
Did you get a call from the doctor?
La chiamata del preside non era urgente.
The principal's summons wasn't urgent.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| chiamata | feminine · singular |
| chiamate | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- For a phone call, chiamata is standard; telefonata is more specific and often more natural in everyday speech.
- Use fare una chiamata for making a call; ricevere una chiamata for getting one. Avoid direct calques like *fare un chiamato*.
- In formal or official contexts, chiamata can mean a summons or being called up, not just phone-related uses.